Assignment: Each student in the class will be assigned a topic relating to WWII and specifically the Holocaust. They will research this topic and create a wiki page resource for the rest of the class.
Topics:
1. Allies & Axis Powers - Ethan G.
2. Anti-Jewish Laws and the Nuremberg Laws - Kyle J.
3. Anti-Semitism (throughout history)
4. Auschwitz (camp) - Abby W.
5. Bergen-Belsen (camp) - Dareese G.
6. 1936 Summer Olympics - Haley R.
7. D-Day - Nick C.
8. Death/Extermination Camps - Brooke F.
9. Displaced Persons Camp and Emigration - Agnes O.
10. Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing squads) - Adam K.
11. Euthanasia (T-4) Program - Ozzy H.
12. Gas Chambers - Andrew G.
13. Hitler's Youth - Matt B.
14. Hitler's Youth (organization) - Shakira B.
15. Gestapo & SS - Colin R.
16. Resistance (Jewish & Non-Jewish)
17. Kristallnacht & Pogrom
18. Lodz Ghetto - Tielor V.
19. Non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust (Gypsies, Jehovah's Witnesses, Homosexuals, mentally and physically handicapped, religious leaders, city & town leaders, etc.) - Sean B.
20. Medical Experiments/Dr. Joseph Mengele - A.J. M.
21. Mein Kampf
22. Nuremberg Trials - Katie S.
23. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Daniel B.
24. Propoganda (WWII) - Bella G.
26. Wannsee Conference
Requirements:
1. You must have works cited section at the bottom of your page. You need at least 2 sources. Your sources can be online or print. They must be cited correctly in the writing and in the Works Cited Page. Remember, a source cannot be in your Works Cited if it isn't used on the paper.
2. You must have at least 2 parapgraphs on your topic. A paragraph must have at least 4 sentences. You need to cite all direct and indirect (paraphrased) quotes.
3. You must have at least 1 picture with a caption on your page.
Process:
1. Click on the "Pages and Files" link and select "Add a Page" Give the page the title of your topic. You can include links, videos, images and any interesting things you find. On your page, you MUST cite all your sources.
Step 1. Type the phrase "Works Cited" on your page
Step 2. Start with the LMS library links to find your info. Make sure any sources not found on that page are reliable.
Step 3. Gather all your information.
Step 4. Use your paraphrasing skills to explain about your topic. You may use direct quotes if they are short (about 10 words or less).
Step 5. Use www.easybib.com to create your Works Cited Page info. Don't forget your in-text citations.
Step 6. Organize your works cited, put them in alphabetical order based on the first letter (not counting www)
Don't forget your picture with a caption. Remember, you MUST cite your pics in your works cited!
Use proper grammar and spelling (of course!)
Grading Rubric:
Kleinberg
5
4
3
2
Picture
Relevant to topic
Easy to see (clear)
Clear Purpose
Caption Beneath
Mostly relevant to topic
Easy to see (clear)
Mostly Clear Purpose
Caption Beneath
Somewhat relevant to topic
Not entirely easy or clear
Somewhat Clear Purpose
No Caption Beneath
Not Relevant to topic
Not easy or clear
Unclear Purpose
No Caption Beneath
Content Accuracy
Facts about topic are correct
Information explains topic fully and in great detail
Facts about topic are correct
and explained
Facts about topic are correct
MOre elaboration needed for
better understanding
Contains incorrect facts and/or
is missing important facts
Works Cited
Contains at least 2 sources
Sources are used in writing and in WC
WC is in correct MLA
Contains 2 sources
Sources are used in writing and in WC
MLS is mostly correct
Contains at least one source
All sources used writing and WC
MLA is somewhat correct
Contains one or no sources
Sources are not shown in writing and/or WC
No attempt at proper MLA
Grammar/Mechanics
No errors in spelling, punctuation, all complete sentences, etc.
2 or less errors in spelling, punctuation, all complete sentences, etc.
5 or less errors in spelling, punctuation, all complete sentences, etc.
Excessive errors in spelling, punctuation, all complete sentences, etc.
Total Score = _ x 3 = /60
**The second part of this project, where the students use the wikis to answer questions/complete a webquest will total 40 points. This assignment will be worth a total of 100 points.
This assignment is due on Wednesday September 12.
Assignment: Each student in the class will be assigned a topic relating to WWII and specifically the Holocaust. They will research this topic and create a wiki page resource for the rest of the class.
Topics:1. Allies & Axis Powers - Ethan G.
2. Anti-Jewish Laws and the Nuremberg Laws - Kyle J.
3. Anti-Semitism (throughout history)
4. Auschwitz (camp) - Abby W.
5. Bergen-Belsen (camp) - Dareese G.
6. 1936 Summer Olympics - Haley R.
7. D-Day - Nick C.
8. Death/Extermination Camps - Brooke F.
9. Displaced Persons Camp and Emigration - Agnes O.
10. Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing squads) - Adam K.
11. Euthanasia (T-4) Program - Ozzy H.
12. Gas Chambers - Andrew G.
13. Hitler's Youth - Matt B.
14. Hitler's Youth (organization) - Shakira B.
15. Gestapo & SS - Colin R.
16. Resistance (Jewish & Non-Jewish)
17. Kristallnacht & Pogrom
18. Lodz Ghetto - Tielor V.
19. Non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust (Gypsies, Jehovah's Witnesses, Homosexuals, mentally and physically handicapped, religious leaders, city & town leaders, etc.) - Sean B.
20. Medical Experiments/Dr. Joseph Mengele - A.J. M.
21. Mein Kampf
22. Nuremberg Trials - Katie S.
23. Attack on Pearl Harbor - Daniel B.
24. Propoganda (WWII) - Bella G.
26. Wannsee Conference
Requirements:
1. You must have works cited section at the bottom of your page. You need at least 2 sources. Your sources can be online or print. They must be cited correctly in the writing and in the Works Cited Page. Remember, a source cannot be in your Works Cited if it isn't used on the paper.2. You must have at least 2 parapgraphs on your topic. A paragraph must have at least 4 sentences. You need to cite all direct and indirect (paraphrased) quotes.
3. You must have at least 1 picture with a caption on your page.
Process:
1. Click on the "Pages and Files" link and select "Add a Page" Give the page the title of your topic. You can include links, videos, images and any interesting things you find. On your page, you MUST cite all your sources.
Step 1. Type the phrase "Works Cited" on your page
Step 2. Start with the LMS library links to find your info. Make sure any sources not found on that page are reliable.
Step 3. Gather all your information.
Step 4. Use your paraphrasing skills to explain about your topic. You may use direct quotes if they are short (about 10 words or less).
Step 5. Use www.easybib.com to create your Works Cited Page info. Don't forget your in-text citations.
Step 6. Organize your works cited, put them in alphabetical order based on the first letter (not counting www)
Don't forget your picture with a caption. Remember, you MUST cite your pics in your works cited!
Use proper grammar and spelling (of course!)
Grading Rubric:
Easy to see (clear)
Clear Purpose
Caption Beneath
Easy to see (clear)
Mostly Clear Purpose
Caption Beneath
Not entirely easy or clear
Somewhat Clear Purpose
No Caption Beneath
Not easy or clear
Unclear Purpose
No Caption Beneath
Information explains topic fully and in great detail
and explained
MOre elaboration needed for
better understanding
is missing important facts
Sources are used in writing and in WC
WC is in correct MLA
Sources are used in writing and in WC
MLS is mostly correct
All sources used writing and WC
MLA is somewhat correct
Sources are not shown in writing and/or WC
No attempt at proper MLA
**The second part of this project, where the students use the wikis to answer questions/complete a webquest will total 40 points. This assignment will be worth a total of 100 points.